Valencia rallied to the second win in a row at the EuroCup Last 16 stage. They knocked down Nymburk for 2-0 record in Group J. Bojan Dubljevic (205-PF-91, agency: Beo Basket) provided 19 points and 6 rebounds to pace the visitors. Valencia opened the game with five straight points and dominated throughout the first quarter. They recorded a 25:17 lead after ten minutes. Bojan Dubljevic opened a double-digit lead early in the second term. However Nymburk used a 12:3 run later in the quarter to gain a 37:34 lead. The hosts eventually finished the first half up by one point 40:39. However the third term turned disastrous for the home team. Valencia went on a stunning 28:11 run to leave the hosts far behind. The Spaniards seemed en route to an easy win when they led by 13 points with 7 minutes remaining however Radoslav Rancik (207-F/C-79, agency: Beo Basket, college: St.Cloud St.) nailed eight points in a row to drag Nymburk within 5 points 66:71. Later Lukas Palyza (201-F-89) drained back-to-back three-pointers as Nymburk levelled things up at 76. Justin Doellman (206-F-85, college: Xavier) came up with timely four points for Valencia to stop the rot. Thomas Kelati (195-G/F-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St.) followed with two free throws and the visitors ran away with a tough win at the end. Justin Doellman netted 18 points, while Rodrigo San Miguel (190-G-85) and Thomas Kelati added 14 points apiece for the winning side. Radoslav Rancik responded with 24 points for Nymburk. Lukas Palyza chipped in 18 points in the loss.

Defending champion CEZ Basketball Nymburk (NBL) landed 22-year old American swingman Chris Hass (196-86kg-94, college: Bucknell). He already started the season at Phoenix Hagen in German BBL league. In 11 games he averaged 11.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg this season. He received All-Patriot League 1st Team award in 2015 and 2016 at his college time. The previous (12-13) season Hass played at another team Bisons in U.S. semi-pro league NCAA1. But in 11 games he had just 1.8ppg. He helpe... [read more]

Defending champion CEZ Basketball Nymburk (NBL) landed 22-year old American swingman Chris Hass (196-86kg-94, college: Bucknell). He already started the season at Phoenix Hagen in German BBL league. In 11 games he averaged 11.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg this season. He received All-Patriot League 1st Team award in 2015 and 2016 at his college time. The previous (12-13) season Hass played at another team Bisons in U.S. semi-pro league NCAA1. But in 11 games he had just 1.8ppg. He helped them to win Patriot League Tournament.Hass just graduated from Bucknell University and it is his first season in pro basketball.

American Kevin Ware (188-G-93, agency: Mansfield and Associates) had a great game in the last round for MMCITE Brno and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 14. The 23-year old guard had the game-high 25 points adding five rebounds and six assists for MMCITE Brno in his team's victory, helping them to edge out BK Opava (#4, 7-7) 77-73. MMCITE Brno maintains the 12th position in Czech Republic NBL. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for... [read more]

American Kevin Ware (188-G-93, agency: Mansfield and Associates) had a great game in the last round for MMCITE Brno and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 14.The 23-year old guard had the game-high 25 points adding five rebounds and six assists for MMCITE Brno in his team's victory, helping them to edge out BK Opava (#4, 7-7) 77-73. MMCITE Brno maintains the 12th position in Czech Republic NBL. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. MMCITE Brno have already lost 11 games and recorded just three victories. In the team's last game Ware had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be MMCITE Brno's top player in his first season with the team. Kevin Ware averages just after two games 27.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 5.5apg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 29-year old American forward Diamon Simpson (204-F-87) of league's best team CEZ Nymburk. Simpson impressed basketball fans with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course he led CEZ Nymburk to another comfortable win 83-67 over the lower-ranked USK Praha (#8, 6-8) being unquestionably team leader. Of course CEZ Nymburk still keep the league's top spot. He plays for the best team in the league and CEZ Nymburk managed to win all 14 games keeping a perfect record. Simpson is a newcomer at CEZ Nymburk and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

The third best performed player last round was former international forward Petr Bohacik (205-F-85) of NH Ostrava (#10). Bohacik scored 25 points and grabbed five rebounds. He was a key player of NH Ostrava, leading his team to a 76-73 win against Svitavy (4-10). NH Ostrava can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 4-10 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Bohacik he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Bohacik has individually a great season in Czech Republic. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 10.4ppg (5th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Usti nad Labem. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Prostejov (7-7) to seventh ranked BK Usti nad Labem (7-7) 75-73 in the game for the fourth place. 27 personal fouls committed by Prostejov helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player fo... [read more]

There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Usti nad Labem. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Prostejov (7-7) to seventh ranked BK Usti nad Labem (7-7) 75-73 in the game for the fourth place. 27 personal fouls committed by Prostejov helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American Cory Abercrombie (201-85, college: Independence CC) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian point guard Luka Igrutinovic (193-92, agency: Two Points) chipped in 11 points. The former international guard Pavel Slezak (186-84) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. BK Usti nad Labem moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Prostejov. BK Usti nad Labem is looking forward to face BK Kolin (#7) on the road in the next round. Prostejov will play against NH Ostrava and is hoping to win this game. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Pardubice. Second ranked BK Pardubice faced 4th ranked BK Kolin. Host BK Pardubice (11-3) defeated guests from Kolin (7-7) 87-71. American guard Lamb Autrey (191-89, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Kamil Svrdlik contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. BK Pardubice's coach Levell Sanders allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Garret Kerr (194-92, college: Univ.Sciences) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for BK Kolin. BK Pardubice maintains second position with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader CEZ Nymburk. BK Kolin at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. BK Pardubice will play against league's leader CEZ Nymburk at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. BK Kolin will play against BK Usti nad Labem and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked MMCITE Brno managed to get a third victory, breaking the four-game losing streak on Monday night. This time they won against fourth-ranked BK Opava77-73. Kevin Ware scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Jakub Sirina responded with 19 points and 5 steals. BK Opava's coach Petr Czudek tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. MMCITE Brno maintains twelfth position with 3-11 record. Loser BK Opava keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. MMCITE Brno will meet higher ranked Basketbal Svitavy (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BK Opava will play against BK Lions Hradec (#11) and hope to secure a win. Undefeated leader CEZ Nymburk delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory. This time they beat 7th ranked USK Praha (6-8) 83-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of USK Praha. Bryon Allen notched 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated CEZ Nymburk (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. USK Praha at the other side dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. CEZ Nymburk's next round opponent will be league's second-placed BK Pardubice on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. USK Praha will play against BK Decin (#3) and hope to win that game. Important game to mention about took place in Ostrava. Eleventh ranked NH Ostrava (4-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Basketbal Svitavy (4-10) 76-73 in the fight for the ninth place. The best player for the winners was Petr Bohacik who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Basketbal Svitavy's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. NH Ostrava moved-up to ninth place, which they share with J.Hradec and Svitavy. NH Ostrava will face higher ranked Prostejov (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game.

In the last game of round 14 BK Decin defeated J.Hradec in a road game 83-74.

Bottom-ranked MMCITE Brno managed to get a third victory, breaking the four-game losing streak on Monday night. This time they won against fourth-ranked BK Opava77-73. MMCITE Brno forced 19 BK Opava turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when MMCITE Brno made 7 blocks. American guard Kevin Ware (188-93, college: Georgia St., agency: Mansfield and Associates) scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Michal Kremen (200-81) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-87, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 19 points and 5 steals and center Martin Gniadek (203-90) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. BK Opava's coach Petr Czudek tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. MMCITE Brno maintains twelfth position with 3-11 record. Loser BK Opava keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. MMCITE Brno will meet higher ranked Basketbal Svitavy (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BK Opava will play against BK Lions Hradec (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:BK Opava: J.Sirina 19+3reb+3ast, M.Gniadek 15+7reb+2ast, R.Dragoun 9, F.Zbranek 7+2reb, L.Jurecka 6+2reb+1ast, V.Cvek 6+6reb+2astMMCITE Brno: K.Ware 25+5reb+6ast, M.Kremen 9+9reb+3ast, I.Mikulic 8+3reb+3ast, C.Turman 8+2reb, R.Pumprla 8+3reb+1ast, J.Tomanec 7+9reb+1ast

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Usti nad Labem. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Prostejov (7-7) to seventh ranked BK Usti nad Labem (7-7) 75-73 in the game for the fourth place. 27 personal fouls committed by Prostejov helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American Cory Abercrombie (201-85, college: Independence CC) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian point guard Luka Igrutinovic (193-92, agency: Two Points) chipped in 11 points. The former international guard Pavel Slezak (186-84) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Slovakian Roman Marko (194-86) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. BK Usti nad Labem moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Prostejov. BK Usti nad Labem is looking forward to face BK Kolin (#7) on the road in the next round. Prostejov will play against NH Ostrava and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers:Prostejov: E.Jacobs 17+2reb, R.Marko 14+5reb+2ast, P.Slezak 12+7reb+3ast, M.Soucek 10+4reb, M.Norwa 8+5reb, P.Dokoupil 5+2rebUsti n/Labem: C.Abercrombie 17+9reb, L.Pecka 12+3reb+1ast, L.Igrutinovic 11+4reb+1ast, M.Thompson 11, K.Smith 7+1reb+1ast, P.Bosak 7+2reb

Undefeated leader CEZ Nymburk delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory. This time they beat 7th ranked USK Praha (6-8) 83-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of USK Praha. American guard Bryon Allen (193-92, college: George Mason) notched 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-87, college: St.Mary's, CA) supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by forward Jan Sterba (199-95) did not help to save the game for USK Praha. International swingman Jaromir Bohacik (197-92, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points for the guests. Four USK Praha players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CEZ Nymburk (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. USK Praha at the other side dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. CEZ Nymburk's next round opponent will be league's second-placed BK Pardubice on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. USK Praha will play against BK Decin (#3) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:USK Praha: J.Sterba 14+7reb+2ast, J.Bohacik 13+3reb+3ast, A.Madsen 13+4reb, M.Mares 10+2reb+3ast, M.Mares 8+4reb+1ast, P.Safarcik 4CEZ Nymburk: B.Allen 21+5reb+3ast, D.Simpson 19+5reb+2ast, V.Hruban 10+1reb+2ast, M.Kriz 7+5reb, H.Sant-Roos 6+5reb+4ast, M.Peterka 6+1reb

Important game to mention about took place in Ostrava. Eleventh ranked NH Ostrava (4-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Basketbal Svitavy (4-10) 76-73 in the fight for the ninth place. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Petr Bohacik (205-85) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Sterling Smith (193-93, college: Pittsburgh) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four NH Ostrava players scored in double figures. Forward Jiri Jelinek (203-87, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Brett Roseboro (208-91, college: UMBC, agency: Inception Sports) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Basketbal Svitavy's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. NH Ostrava moved-up to ninth place, which they share with J.Hradec and Svitavy. NH Ostrava will face higher ranked Prostejov (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Top scorers:Svitavy: J.Jelinek 20+7reb+2ast, B.Roseboro 17+6reb, J.Spacek 9, T.Bannister 9+3reb+6ast, T.Teply 8+1ast, H.Mickelson 7+5rebNH Ostrava: P.Bohacik 25+5reb+2ast, S.Smith 15+12reb+2ast, V.Bratcenkov 14+2reb, M.Guercy 11+2reb+6ast, D.Painter 8+8reb+2ast, K.Mays 3+5reb+1ast

There was no surprise in J.Hradec where 10th ranked BK Lions Hradec (4-10) was defeated by third ranked BK Decin (10-4) 83-74 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was international forward Lukas Palyza (202-89) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. The former international power forward Pavel Houska (203-84, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 17 points. BK Decin's coach Pavel Budinsky used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Jiri Soula (189-95) produced 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Ryan Canty (206, college: Fordham) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five BK Lions Hradec players scored in double figures. BK Decin maintains third position with 10-4 record having four points less than leader CEZ Nymburk. BK Lions Hradec lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. BK Decin will face USK Praha (#8) at home in the next round where they are favorite. BK Lions Hradec will play against BK Opava and hope to win that game. Top scorers:J.Hradec: R.Canty 15+10reb+1ast, J.Soula 14+9reb+4ast, T.Lipkins 13+6reb+4ast, M.Brooks 12+1reb+2ast, S.Zuzak 11+4reb, D.Fait 6+1rebBK Decin: L.Palyza 18+7reb+3ast, P.Houska 17+2reb, T.Vyoral 12+2reb, J.Krakovic 11+5reb, T.Pomikalek 9+6reb+1ast, J.Houska 5+2reb+1ast

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Pardubice. Second ranked BK Pardubice faced 4th ranked BK Kolin. Host BK Pardubice (11-3) defeated guests from Kolin (7-7) 87-71. BK Pardubice outrebounded BK Kolin 44-28 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by BK Kolin's players. American guard Lamb Autrey (191-89, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. International power forward Kamil Svrdlik (205-86, college: Fair Dickinson, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five BK Pardubice players scored in double figures. BK Pardubice's coach Levell Sanders allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Garret Kerr (194-92, college: Univ.Sciences) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Lee Skinner (198-92, college: Wofford) added 19 points in the effort for BK Kolin. BK Pardubice maintains second position with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader CEZ Nymburk. BK Kolin at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. BK Pardubice will play against league's leader CEZ Nymburk at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. BK Kolin will play against BK Usti nad Labem and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:BK Kolin: L.Skinner 19+1reb+2ast, B.Bakic 14+2reb+1ast, G.Kerr 10+13reb+1ast, C.Dixon 7+4reb+2ast, P.Harcar 6+1reb, J.Hunt 6+1reb+4astBK Pardubice: L.Autrey 17+5reb+8ast, J.Wall 17+8reb+1ast, K.Svrdlik 16+8reb+2ast, O.Kohout 13+5reb+4ast, D.Skranc 13+6reb+1ast, D.Burnett 8+6reb+5ast

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